Autograph letter signed and endorsed by Mrs. Jones, Westmead, to Mrs. Garrick, Adelphi Terrace, Strand, London [manuscript], 1798 October 18.

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Autograph letter signed and endorsed by Mrs. Jones, Westmead, to Mrs. Garrick, Adelphi Terrace, Strand, London [manuscript], 1798 October 18.

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Endorsed: Mrs. Jones one of Mr. Garrick's Nieces. She is glad the geese arrived safe and fresh. Congratulates her on the late glorious victory which must give pleasure to every English heart, particularly at this important crisis. Mentions the deaths of her aunt and uncle Roberts, whose daughters have handsome fortunes thanks to the cruel depredations committed upon the property of her dear father. Relates a strange story concerning the supposed discovery and disappearance of Mr. Roberts' missing will. Her new husband is in many respects like dearest Mr. Garrick.

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Garrick, Eva Maria, 1724-1822

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Eva Garrick was the wife of British actor David Garrick. From the description of Letters from various correspondents, 1775-1821. (Harvard University, Wadsworth House). WorldCat record id: 70316245 From the description of Letters from various correspondents, 1775-1821. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612375098 Wife of David Garrick. From the description of Autograph note in third person : Adelphi, to "three dear and good friends", [after 1814] J...

Roberts, Mrs. (Margaret Wade), -1813

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Jones, Emma, 1758-1813

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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David Garrick was raised in Lichfield, England, and became a leading actor, playwright and theatrical producer in London. From 1747 to 1776, he was a partner in the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1749-1778. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213417 David Garrick, English actor and playwright. Garrick frequently invested in land, and in 1756 he bought a large estate in Hendon, northwest of London. There is no evidence that Garrick ever lived at H...